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March 7, 2014

How Important Are Cover Letters, Anyway?

There are a lot of conflicting opinions out there about the merit of cover letters.  Some hiring managers say that a well written and personalized cover letter frequently makes all the difference in the selection process.  Others admit to never reading them.  And with increasing reports of hiring authorities spending…
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March 6, 2014

Misconduct is on the Decline, but There’s Still Work to be Done

The Ethics Resource Center published results in February from its eighth National Business Ethics Survey, and the findings are heartening. Chief among the positive reports is that workplace misconduct has reached a historic low.  This is a marked improvement over the ERC’s 2011 survey, in which 55 percent of employees…
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March 5, 2014

Jobs Forecast for Older Workers – Partly Cloudy

Age bias: unfortunately, it is pervasive in today’s workplace.  And while some fancy resume work can take years off, it’s tougher to disguise one’s age during a face-to-face interview. Tim Driver, founder and CEO of RetirementJobs.com, predicts that, given both the large number of Baby Boomers still working and the…
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March 4, 2014

Thankfulness: It Looks Good on You

Everything we need to know about interviewing we learned in kindergarten.  Well, not quite, but some of the basics certainly hold true in both settings.  Look.  Be kind to others.  Say your pleases and thank yous.  The latter can really help you make a great impression with interviewers.
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March 3, 2014

Five Simple and Quick Daily Practices to Counter Professional Setbacks

by: Vinay Nadig I talk about 20 core leadership secrets in my executive coaching, speaking and writing.  But if someone asked me to name only one that can make an immediate impact, I would pick the behaviors to counter setbacks. All of us have had (and will continue to have)…
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February 28, 2014

Recruiting Goes to the Movies

This Sunday marks the 86th Academy Awards, the year’s grandest celebration of achievements in acting, directing, screenwriting, cinematography, and so on. In the spirit of the Oscars, today we’re looking back on some iconic films – and some box office busts – and the memorable lines that ought to resonate…
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February 26, 2014

When the Answer is No

Mick Jagger said (sang) it best: “you can’t always get what you want.”  That quip might not sit so easy with an employee who’s just asked for a raise, however. A recent Hay Group study predicts increases in average turnover worldwide, indicating a greater need now for strong talent retention…
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February 25, 2014

Forget Everything You Thought You Knew About Career Growth

Career growth has long been thought of as a ladder, with successful professionals working their way up and up, one step at a time.  But the steep, nearly vertical incline most of us think of when we think of ladders may not be the most realistic path anymore.  Horizontal growth…
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February 24, 2014

How to Network Like a Pro

Have you brushed up lately on the art of networking?  It's an invaluable skill for all professionals, not just job seekers! Infographic courtesy of CareerBliss: 5 Ways to Impress While Networking  
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February 21, 2014

Caution: Bumpy Road Ahead

Chasing your dreams isn’t always sunshine and rainbows.  In fact, more often than not, going after what you want in the professional arena involves stepping outside of your comfort zone.  Recruiter.com’s Shala Marks offers prime examples of people who went for them anyway and won big. Marks shares the story of…
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